The starch content of corn silage is a key driver of quality and impacts the opportunity to build a cost-effective ration to drive high milk production,Hoard's Dairyman Intel
Avoid fermentation failure in spring silages
The season for harvesting small grain silage is fast approaching. In some parts of the U.S., small grain silage may already be fermenting in the storage structure. The data below highlights important information for a successful small grain silage fermentation outcome for those contemplating harvest.
Successful silage making is dependent on several factors, some under the control of the grower and some not. Two key factors that influence silage fermentation are moisture and water-soluble carbohydrate level (sugar). The sugar level of the crop is significantly related to maturity and the amount of recent photosynthesis. Once cut, temperature and the amount of time spent wilting will impact the sugar remaining in the plant and available to support a productive fermentation.
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